Helpful tip: Mangoes that are slightly unripe, on the firm side, will hold up better in this recipe, but won’t be as sweet as ripe mangoes. So, if you use firm, less than perfectly ripe mangoes, you may need to balance the recipe with more sugar or raisins. If you use sweet mangoes, you may…

Fresh Georgia peaches will be in soon! Our early varieties at Sweet Basil will be harvested soon. In honor of Peach Season, in the Peach State, let the recipes begin! This one is a yummy take on a classic recipe, so delicious and versatile. Serve with Tortilla chips, cold over grilled chicken, fish or salad or reduce…

I first tried a loaf pan, but the “bread” part was not quite done enough. I wanted moist and banana-full bread PLUS cheesecake. Next, I tried a medium square pan (like you’d use for brownies), and got the perfect combination of moist banana bread and cheesecake! INGREDIENTS For bread: 1 egg 3/4 cup brown sugar…

10 HEALTHY REASONS TO DIG INTO RED POTATOES As a “white food”, potatoes are often lumped together with white bread and white pasta, which are considered off limits when trying to eat healthy. However, with only about 110 calories, 45% of your daily value of vitamin C, more potassium than a banana, naturally fat-free, zero…

Originally posted on sweetbasilfarm: So good, I had to share, again! Today, class, it being late summer and all, we’re going to examine our zucchini facts: •Zucchini is always at the end of any A-to-Z food list; •Zucchini and fruitcake are the undeserving targets of many a joke; •The zucchini plant literally grows like a…